Luxembourg City to open cycle bridge in 'world first'

In a world first, Luxembourg City will soon open a special footbridge suspended underneath the historic Pont Adolphe

18.07.2017

Luxembourg City will soon open a special footbridge suspended
underneath the historic Pont Adolphe. Built mainly for bikes, it will
also be accessible to pedestrians offering splendid views over the
Pétrusse Valley.

"It is the
first footbridge in the world that is suspended in this way under an
existing bridge and under a historic bridge! It was a challenge to
achieve this by respecting the historical character of Pont
Adolphe and by giving it a very spectacular new element,” said
François Bausch,
Minister of
Sustainable Development and Infrastructure.

Accompanied by Sam
Tanson, alderman in charge of mobility and traffic, Bausch unveiled the bridge as a
preview to the press and the cycling community:

"Cyclists will benefit from both a shorter route from Luxembourg City centre to the
central station and at the same time they can enjoy a spectacular
view,” stated Bausch, standing under the Pont Adolphe.

The 114-year-old
structure was reopened in March to traffic after four years of work,
with the dual objective of improving traffic flow and welcoming the
new tram.

The
154-meter-long footbridge, discreetly suspended between the stone
arches of the bridge, is almost complete. In fact, explained Marc
Ries, the engineer who runs the site, "the footbridge has
been suspended for a year already!"

Today, "it
still lacks final pieces to be delivered this Wednesday which makes the link with the exit towards the boulevard de la Pétrusse.

After that, "there will be some finishing work to be done so that the bridge
is completed for Sunday, September 17", summarised Tanson.